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A laser-powered upgrade to radiotherapy cancer treatment
Posted in Hardware, Medicine, Science on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
A new research venture pairs cutting-edge particle accelerator science and radiation therapy.
Blood tests can detect persistent lung cancer, according to Cambridge University researchers
Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
'By trying to develop a blood test to help doctors predict whether a lung cancer might come back or not, we will increase the chance of curing more people.'
Paving the way: How biopsies are offering hope to children with aggressive brain tumours
Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
"It wasn’t until about 10 years ago that we started collecting biopsies in the clinic” explains Jones. And it’s this change in practice that’s led us to where we are today."
Cancer Research UK unveils ambitious new strategy
Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has pledged to increase the amount of prevention research it conducts, as part of its new strategy.
Study shows the need to improve how scientists approach early-stage cancer research
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th Mar, 2022
by Alex Muller
It's important to get preclinical findings right. When they are wrong, scientists waste resources pursuing false leads. Worse, false findings can trigger clinical studies with humans.